1992 Chevrolet SUBURBAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
81 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
30,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 43 of 81 complaints (53.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 53 | 65.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 43 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 43; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 4; Tires:Tread/Belt: 4; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 3; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 3; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 80 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 46 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
1995: 46; 1996: 12; 2000: 12; 2001: 5; 2002: 3; 2003: 2; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 53 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10002430 · 2003-01-09 (January 9, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON WET SURFACE THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002430 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481627 · 1995-03-01 (March 1, 1995)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ONE ACCIDENT. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959101 · 1995-01-24 (January 24, 1995)
ALTERNATOR SEIZED AND CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO INADEQUATE SIZE BEARING AND FRICTION FROM BELT THAT IGNITED THE INTERNAL WIRING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 973554 · 1995-10-18 (October 18, 1995)
BATTERY FLUID LEAKED FROM THE SIDE POSITIVE POST, DOWN THE BATTERY CABLE, CAUSING CABLE TO CORRODE AND SEPARATE, RESULTING IN A TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483937 · 1995-09-06 (September 6, 1995)
TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS, RESULTING IN A FIRE (93V-016). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483937 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967681 · 1996-07-25 (July 25, 1996)
VEHICLE WILL STALL WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCES, ALSO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT LOW TO THE FLOOR, REAREND ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967681 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717262 · 2000-01-12 (January 12, 2000)
EMERGENCY STOPS ON DRY PAVEMENT AT 30 MPH CAUSED ABS TO ENGAGE AND CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. IN BOTH INCIDENTS, THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO "ROLL" INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. AFTER DRIVING 30 YEARS, I HAVE A SENSE OF HOW LONG IT SHOULD TAKE TO STOP AS WELL AS BEING VERY AWARE OF HOW LONG IT TAKES TO STOP THIS HEAVIER VEHICLE AND HAVE ATTEMPTED TO COMPENSATE BY ALLOWING A GREAT DEAL OF STOPPING SPACE IN FRONT OF ME. I DO NOT FOLLOW AS CLOSE AS MOST SEMIS. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE PUSHED ALL THE WAY DOWN IN SUDDEN STOPS, THE ABS COMES ON AND MAKES A SORT OF POPPIN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717262 at NHTSA ↗